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Split PDF Online - Free PDF Splitter Tool

Split PDF files into multiple documents with precision. Extract single pages, split by ranges, or create documents with specific page counts.

Split PDF files into multiple documents. Choose how you want to split your file - by single pages, custom ranges, or equal page groups.

Upload PDF File
Drag and drop a PDF file or click to browse

How to Split PDF Files

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Upload your PDF file by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload button

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Choose your preferred split method: single pages, custom ranges, or every N pages

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Configure your options and click 'Split PDF' to process your document

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Download individual PDF files or get all files at once in a ZIP archive

Powerful Splitting Features

Split into individual pages or custom page ranges
Create documents with equal page counts
Visual page organization before splitting
Batch ZIP download for convenience
100% private processing in your browser
No file size limits or registration required

Real-World Splitting Examples

Chapter Separation

Split books or reports by chapters for easier reading and sharing

Invoice Management

Split multi-page invoice PDFs into individual documents for clients

Content Extraction

Extract specific sections from large documents while maintaining quality

Common Use Cases

Document Organization

Break down large documents into manageable, organized sections

Email Attachment Size

Split large PDFs to meet email size limits and send multiple smaller files

Content Sharing

Share specific sections of documents instead of entire files for better relevance

Understanding PDF Splitting

PDF splitting is a process that divides a PDF document into multiple separate files while preserving the quality, formatting, and content of each page. This operation creates new documents that contain exact copies of the selected pages from the original file.

When you split a PDF, the tool analyzes the document structure, extracts the specified pages, and creates new PDF documents that maintain all original formatting, text, images, and metadata. The split operation is non-destructive - your original file remains unchanged.

Different splitting methods serve various purposes: single page splitting creates individual documents for each page, range splitting extracts specific page groups, and interval splitting creates documents with equal numbers of pages. Each method ensures that the resulting files are complete, valid PDF documents.

Common Mistakes & Tips

Mistake

Not choosing the right split method

Tip

Consider your end goal - single pages for individual sharing, ranges for sections, or intervals for equal-sized documents

Mistake

Splitting too many pages at once

Tip

Start with smaller splits to verify results before processing very large documents

Mistake

Not organizing files after splitting

Tip

Use descriptive file names and consider using the ZIP download feature to keep files organized

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF splitting safe?

Yes, PDF splitting is completely safe. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript, so your files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server.

What split methods are available?

You can split into single pages (each page becomes its own PDF), by custom ranges (e.g., pages 1-3, 4-6), or every N pages (e.g., every 5 pages).

How do I specify page ranges?

Use JSON format like [[1,3],[4,6]] to create documents with pages 1-3 and 4-6 respectively. Each range creates a separate PDF file.

Can I split password-protected PDFs?

Currently, password-protected PDFs cannot be split. You'll need to remove the password protection first using our PDF unlock tool.

Is there a limit on file size or number of pages?

There's no strict file size limit, but very large files may take longer to process. The tool can handle documents with many pages efficiently.

What happens to bookmarks and metadata?

Each split PDF maintains the original quality and formatting of its pages. Bookmarks and metadata are preserved in the relevant split files.